CHDV 2143 — Preschool Programming 3 hours
or CHDV 2243 Infant/Toddler Programming 3 hours * These program courses are typically offered only once a year. See course descriptions for fall or spring designations and plan accordingly. The Certificate of Mastery in Child Development has been developed to prepare a person to work in the childcare field by completing hours required for the Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder as a Master Teacher. As an embedded certificate within the Associate Degree in Child Development, the program provides the understanding of the emotional, cognitive, physical, & social development of infants through pre-school age, preparing students in the design and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum, as well as communication, teaching, and guidance. A CDA Certificate must be submitted to the Registrar in order to receive six hours of college credit (CHDV 1023 and CHDV 1053) from NOC within the CHDV program requirements. The CDA Certificate, the Certificate of Mastery, and the Certificate of Administration and Management of Child Care Programs can be acquired prior to obtaining the Associate degree or as one obtains the Associate degree. Career Opportunities: Child Care Center Director, Child Care Center Master, Teacher, Headstart Staff, Public School Teacher’s Aide Page 77 Life changing. 2025-2026 Certificate of Mastery in Child Development Certificate Division of Social Science This suggested curriculum includes degree requirements and courses that are usually completed i